Google Earth
A truly amazing download which combines satellite imagery, maps and terrain to let you view the world's geography at the click of a mouse. Fly to your address or now you can even view the night sky. It can help children understand what a map view is.
Energising Futures Secondary Resources
The Energising Futures programme is designed to specifically increase young people’s understanding and enjoyment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Lots of great free secondary school resources!
BBC Higher Bitesize Revision
Higher Bitesize is a revision site especially for those students taking the Scottish higher examinations.
The Commonwealth
A young person's guide to the Commonwealth. Find out the member countries, the history of the Commonwealth and how the nations work together.
Practical Action Schools Resources
Free STEM resources for teachers include lesson plans, PowerPoints, activities, posters, challenges, images, videos and games all set around global issues including energy, climate change and disaster risk reduction.
Cool Antarctica
Facts about Antartica including the climate, animals, transport and history of exploration.
Geography Dictionary and Glossary
Over 1400 terms are defined in this dictionary aimed at students who are studying geography or earth sciences.
Environment Agency
News, information, research and data about the environment of England and Wales. A mine of information about all aspects of environmental concern. Check the drop down menu to see what is on offer. A site of relevance to A Level geographers.
Introduction to Exploring Scotland
This resource helps you to discover more about the natural resources of Scotland and the relationship between soil and the Scottish landscape.
Mapmaker Interactive
NatGeo Mapmaker Interactive from National Geographic has maps of countries providing lots of different information about each country.